DFW Weather: July Rain Ends as Texas Heat Arrives

July Rainfall in DFW

• 🌧️ Despite feeling like one of the wettest Julys, current rainfall totals are above normal but not record-breaking.
• 📊 DFW has received over 1.5 inches of rain so far in July, putting the area 0.32 inches above normal.
• 📈 Year-to-date rainfall is 22.6 inches, which is 1.18 inches below normal for the summer season but 1.67 inches above normal for the year.
• 📍 Specific rainfall totals vary across North Texas, with areas south and west of DFW receiving significantly more rain, such as 10.26 inches in Meridian and 11.62 inches in Hamilton.

Current and Near-Term Weather

• ☀️ Today, DFW experienced a high of 92 degrees after some morning rain, with about 4/10ths of an inch recorded at the airport.
• ☁️ Overnight, expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of rain and temperatures in the mid-70s.
• 🌦️ Tomorrow, there's a slight chance of isolated showers and storms, especially in the afternoon and early evening, with highs expected in the low 90s, potentially reaching the mid-90s in some areas.

Upcoming Pattern Shift

• 📈 A significant pattern change is expected midweek as a high-pressure ridge moves west and settles over Texas.
• 🚫 This ridge will block storm systems and cut off rain chances, leading to a warming trend.
• 🔥 The 14-day forecast indicates dry conditions with many days in the upper 90s and potential for triple-digit heat.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are projected to rise into the low 90s tomorrow and continue to climb throughout the week, with upper 90s and 100s expected.